Everyone has a dream or dreams, goals they wish to accomplish and visions they wish to see come into Fruition, and oh how lovely and inspiring it is! I believe that the greatest tragedy and only failure in life is the very neglect and supression of these things. We all were put on the Earth to add our own unique touch to it, not to just live and survive, but to thrive and succeed. But what is it that causes the failure or neglect of our greatest ambitions, hopes, dreams and visions? It is the spirit of what we'll call today "dream stoppers".

The "dream stopper spirit" is merely found in people whether they are sabotaging themselves or others. Those whose intent is to dull, stop, and negatively influence someone else's dream are the very ones who once had dreams and for whatever reason they did not fulfill those dreams or accomplish those goals. For whatever else reason, they have no drive or desire to understand that it is never too late to be, do, and have what they've always desired. They have no drive or intention to pick up where they left off. Those same people see drive, willingness and courage in others who dare follow their passions and envy those characteristics because they themselves aren't brave enough to follow pursue their own dreams. Envy, hatred, jealousy all stem from a person seeing certain qualities in another person that they admire and wish they possessed or do not have the courage to display.

While you may be quick to bring into mind certain people who may have shot down your dreams and ambitions, keep in mind that these "dream stoppers" are not only people, but are also thoughts, moods and influences. In a nice way, I am implying to you that you can be your own "dream stopper"! Yes, darling. You. This dream stopper spirit can also live inside of a person who has major desires and ambitions and can cause them to "self sabotage" all of their own efforts and progress. Self sabotage happens when a person is on the right path of accomplishing their dreams but along the way begin to doubt, give up and question their dreams as a whole.

These acts of self sabotage are not only due to fear. It's that feeling of excitement that can be a bit scary the closer and closer we get to our dreams. Despite the obstacles, doubt, lack of support or any other thing that may discourage us on the journey to achieving what we've always wanted, we must find it in us to remember why we've come such a long way. We must remember what we've sacrificed. We must remember what we've promised ourselves. We must remember why it is that we do what we do. And most importantly, darling...we must NEVER give up! How have you experienced or escaped "dream stoppers"? Let me know in the comments below!